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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.79, 15,228.73 and 7,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.79, 15,228.73 and 7,053.92 is: 9,736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.79 : 15,228.73 = 7,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.79/15,228.73 = 7,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.79x = 15,228.73 × 7,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.79x = 107,422,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,422,252.74/11,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,736.63

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